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High quality, extremely collectible handmade knives since the 1800s.
SHOP CASE KNIVESSKU: CR5311C
The Columbia River Pilar Trap Blister offers purpose-driven performance in a compact, all-business form factor that prioritizes strength, control, and everyday usability. Its 2.67" Wharncliffe blade is crafted from reliable 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, chosen for its solid edge retention and easy maintenance in the field. The satin finish doesn’t just elevate its visual appeal — it reduces glare and makes cleanup after hard cutting sessions noticeably easier. Thanks to dual deployment options via flipper tab or thumb hole, the blade launches as fast or as controlled as your task demands, delivering clean, flat cutting geometry ideal for precision utility work, rope, boxes, or fine push cuts.
Built on a solid stainless steel frame, the Pilar Trap embraces minimalist industrial durability, favoring raw dependability over frills. The framelock engages with a confident snap and stays put under real pressure — this is not a showpiece, it’s a tool you trust when it matters. The handle’s smooth yet substantial profile gives you a confident grip even during torque-heavy cuts or awkward work angles. Its weight at 4.20oz feels reassuring rather than excessive, grounding the knife in the hand for controlled follow-through. At just 3.53" closed and 5.94" overall, it disappears in pocket until it’s time to work.
A tip-down stainless steel pocket clip reinforces its rugged utility pedigree, keeping the knife low-key but immediately accessible. The Pilar Trap isn’t built to impress with flash — it’s built to survive dirty jobs, live in your pocket every day, and age with character. Well-balanced, mechanically confident, and unmistakably CRKT in its hardworking ethos, this knife combines urban carry proportions with real-world grit.
The 2.67" Wharncliffe blade delivers exceptional edge control for detail work, while the stainless frame construction gives it the backbone to keep cutting when lesser folders flex or fold. If you value mechanical integrity over embellishment, the Pilar Trap is exactly the kind of carry that earns its place rather than asking for it.
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